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BJP protests outside Bhabanipur counting centre, demands opening of TMC vehicle
BJP workers gathered outside the Sakhawat Memorial School counting centre in Bhabanipur on April 30, 2026, demanding that a Trinamool vehicle be opened for inspection. The protesters alleged irregularities ahead of the May 4 counting, with a video showing them surrounding and attempting to block the vehicle's movement.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores tensions around transparency at counting centres and how party workers respond to potential irregularities ahead of election results.
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BJP protests outside Bhabanipur counting centre; demands opening of TMC vehicle
April 30, 2026
A ruckus erupted outside the counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur on the night of Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a Trinamool Congress (TMC) vehicle was spotted near the premises. BJP supporters gathered at the site and demanded that the vehicle be opened for inspection, claiming possible irregularities ahead of the May 4 counting. A video by ANI shows BJP workers surrounding the vehicle and attempting to block its movement.